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Small music venues are struggling to keep prices affordable amid inflation

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For many independent music venues without corporate backing, adjusting to inflation presents a particularly difficult challenge. While major stadiums have seen fans returning to see big stars, some venues have not seen their business fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Live venues are struggling to keep ticket prices and discounts affordable as raw material costs …

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More people can buy private equity, hedge funds. It can be risky

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Private investments such as private equity, hedge funds, venture capital and equity in start-up companies usually require investors to be “accredited”. In the early 1980s, the top 1% to 2% of households were accredited. In 2019, the share was 13%, according to the SEC. Private investments can offer higher returns than publicly available ones, such …

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Check out this quality earnings play for 2024, says Wells Fargo Institute

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Investors hoping to generate portfolio income as recession fears grow may seek some safety in municipal bonds. Wells Fargo Investment Institute recently issued its fixed income guidance for 2024, forecasting “higher for longer” rates along the yield curve as the Federal Reserve remains vigilant about reducing inflation. The bank also upgraded government and local general …

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Germany is sliding deeper into a budget crisis. Here’s what you need to know

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Germany’s constitutional court ruled last week that the government’s move to reallocate emergency debt taken on during the pandemic to the current budget. This has left a €60 billion funding shortfall in the government’s budget, which is hitting climate policies particularly hard. The crisis has highlighted the divisions between the coalition partners and so far …

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CEOs have a new favorite word: “Chosen”

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“Selective” is CEOs’ new favorite word to describe their own companies’ consumer behavior and strategy. So far in 2023, “selected” has appeared in 15 quarterly earnings calls by S&P 500 companies, up from just two in 2021, according to a CNBC analysis of FactSet transcripts. CEOs including Walmart’s Doug McMillan and McDonald’s Chris Kempczynski have …

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Switching from a group plan to an individual plan

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Health Insurance: Moving from a Group to an Individual PlanTransferring your GMC policy to a retail policy offers greater flexibility, personalized coverage and enhanced benefits. By keeping the details mentioned in mind and making an informed decision, you can ensure a smooth transition and continued financial protection for you and your loved ones during medical …

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